Job 29:24
When I smiled at them they could hardly believe it; my approval meant all the world to them.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
If I laughed on them, they believed it not; and the light of my countenance they cast not down.
In Context
23They waited for me like people waiting for rain; their mouths wide open for the spring rain.
Cross References
Psalms 4:6Many say, “Who is going to show us some good?” Lord, may your face shine upon us.
Psalms 126:1When the Lord brought his people back from captivity to Zion, it was as if we were dreaming!
Matthew Henry on Job 29:19-25
18 Then I said, I shall die in my nest, and I shall multiply my days as the sand. 19 My root was spread out by the waters, and the dew lay all night upon my branch. 20 My glory was fresh in me, and my bow was renewed in my hand. 21 Unto me men gave ear, and waited, and kept silence at my counsel. 22 After my words they spake not again; and my speech dropped upon them. 23 And they waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain. 24 If I laughed on them, they believed it not;… Read the whole commentary →